Injury Crash
Three Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Saline County
Incident record
July 12, 2026
1:41 a.m.
I-70 Eastbound mile marker 81.2
Saline County, MO
Missouri
1
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Three people suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on Interstate 70 Eastbound near mile marker 81.2 in Saline County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol said a 2020 Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound when the crash occurred around 1:41 a.m. The vehicle's three occupants — a 45-year-old male driver, a 29-year-old female passenger and a juvenile — all sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, authorities said.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop A jurisdiction, is investigating the incident, which has been logged under report number 260292028.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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